Mexican Airlines
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Mexican Airlines has balanced effects.
Mexican Airlines
Mexican Airlines is a modern, auto-flowering strain developed by crossing a Colombia-sourced Sativa with a Canadian Ruderalis specimen. Recognized for its accessible cultivation profile, the plant is rated as easy to grow in both indoor and outdoor environments, completing its flowering cycle in 63 days with a typically low yield. This genetic fusion serves as the parent of the notable offspring known as Six Shooter, marking its place in contemporary breeding programs.
The chemical profile of Mexican Airlines is characterized by a complex, multi-tiered terpene composition that begins with a dominant caryophyllene base, followed by myrcene and limonene. Secondary and tertiary notes include pinene, humulene, linalool, ocimene, nerolidol, and terpinolene, with further trace contributions from beta-pinene, guaiol, bisabolol, p-cymene, camphene, and caryophyllene-oxide. This expansive array of compounds contributes to the strain's overall sensory profile, providing a nuanced experience shaped by its diverse aromatic constituents.
As a THC-dominant variety, Mexican Airlines consistently elicits feelings of relaxation, happiness, and an uplifted state of mind. It is frequently employed by users seeking assistance with the management of stress, pain, and sleep difficulties. Through its stable genetic contribution to descendants like Six Shooter, the strain remains a functional selection for those prioritizing a straightforward growing process alongside established therapeutic effects.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
happy
anytimeuplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Autoflower
Photoperiod-independent. Flowers based on age, not light cycle. Compact and fast.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Mexican Airlines.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Siblings
Share parents colombia sativa / canada ruderalis
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Mexican Airlines
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mexican Airlines indica or sativa?
Mexican Airlines is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).
What terpene is dominant in Mexican Airlines?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Mexican Airlines good for daytime use?
Mexican Airlines is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.